About Harmony West Des Moines
Harmony West Des Moines, located in West Des Moines, IA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Harmony West Des Moines
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.72 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LEGACY HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 89 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Harmony West Des Moines provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 3 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 92 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 261 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 28.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 14.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 2.0% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 4.8% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 13.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 5.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 14.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 94.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 3.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 14.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 20.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 81.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 7.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 26.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 11.3% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 19 complaints
- 2024: 8 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 28 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Aug 17, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jan 09, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
DES MOINES SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LLC
Ownership Structure
- DOROS GENERATION TRUST UAD 1312 Direct: 26%
- GPN FAM TR UA 04282008 Direct: 60%
- OAKWAY OPERATIONS LLC Direct: 15%
Management & Direction
- LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MENACHEM SHABAT CORPORATE OFFICER
- SAMMARRA SMITH W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Westview of Indianola Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| On With Life | N/A | 5 |
| On With Life Long Term Care | N/A | 5 |
| Wesley On Grand | N/A | 5 |
| Deerfield Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 3 |
| Prairie Vista Village | N/A | 5 |
| Spurgeon Manor | N/A | 5 |
| The Village | N/A | 4 |
| Mill-Pond | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Harmony West Des Moines directly at 5152225991. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.